Laser hair removal is a non-invasive way to reduce or completely remove unwanted body hair. With over 1 million procedures performed in 2016, laser hair removal is one of the most popular minimally invasive cosmetic treatments in the United Kingdom. This is a great option for those who have a lot of body hair growth. These treatments are finding a way to effectively reduce or remove fat from small & large areas of your body.
Laser hair removal procedure
In this treatment process, the doctor or nurse cleans the treatment area. If the area is particularly sensitive, it is numbed with a numbing gel. During this treatment, everyone present in the room needs to wear a special eyewear shield to avoid eye damage.
Once the numbing gel starts working. After that, the expert doctor focuses on the area from which you want to remove hair. The larger the area you want to treat, the more time the process takes. Smaller areas will take less time but larger areas such as chest hair may take up to an hour to remove.
Many patients report a sensation that is like the snapping of a rubber band or a sunburn-like sting. As the hair vaporizes with the laser rays, the fumes can give off a foul smell.
Preparing for laser hair removal
All instructions should be explained at the first appointment with your doctor. Following these instructions improves the effectiveness of the procedure which reduces its side effects. Here are some general recommendations:
- Start staying away from the sun a few days before this procedure because laser hair removal should not be done on pigmented skin.
- Avoid skin irritation.
- Do not use waxing and plucking procedures.
- Try not to take anti-inflammatory medications like aspirin as this may cause more bleeding.
- If you have any kind of bacterial skin infection or cold sores, this procedure should not be done.
Also, if you have dark skin, you may need to bleach those areas
Target areas for laser hair removal
Target areas include:
- Back
- upper lip
- chin
- shoulders
- arms
- chest
- bikini area
- legs
- Neck
How does laser hair removal work?
Laser hair removal works by using focused light to affect follicles, which are cavities in the skin from which hair grows. These follicles absorb the hair laser which attracts the melanin pigment of the hair and evaporates immediately.
Darker hair absorbs the laser more effectively because of the pigment in the hair that attracts the laser more effectively, for this reason people with darker hair and lighter skin are a better candidate for laser hair removal.
Treating dark skinned patients in particular requires a special laser that provides information about the hair against the skin.
Patients with lighter hair are less ideal and are more likely to experience positive results because the laser does not focus as much on non-pigmented hair. Laser hair removal is not effective on colorful hair such as blonde, gray, or white hair.
Are there any risks or side effects?
After laser hair removal treatment, there are very few such cases in which there are some serious complications. The most common side effects are:
- Swelling
- Redness
- Discomfort and skin irritation
These side effects are reduced or completely cured within a few days of laser hair removal treatment. But if you see its symptoms increasing, then you should contact a skin doctor.
Less common side effects are:
- Scars
- Burns
- Blisters
- Infections
- Permanent changes in skin color
By choosing a best and skilled professional doctor, this kind of effect can be minimized. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that laser hair removal be performed only by a board-certified dermatologist to avoid such dangerous side effects.
What to expect after laser hair removal
After this process of laser hair removal, it does not take much time for recovery and most patients can live their lives normally. As people use sunscreen to protect themselves from the sun, in the same way it is necessary to use sunscreen even after this procedure. It helps to prevent irritation in your body after laser treatment.
You can expect to see hair loss in the treated area immediately after this laser hair removal treatment. After 2 to 8 weeks of laser hair removal treatment, you may see an increase in hair in the treatment area. This is because the follicles laser does not work equally on all hair types. Most patients experience a 15 to 25 percent reduction in hair after the first treatment. Three to eight sessions are required for complete hair loss. Always consult an expert doctor before such a procedure, he will give you better advice on how many sessions you may need and also how many more touch sessions you will need to avoid side effects or to maintain its effect.
Why Choose London Skin Wellness for Laser Hair Removal?
By the way, there are many houses for laser hair removal treatment but here we recommend London skin wellness house for laser hair removal treatment. Here you are seated with great love and ease and you will be treated without any tension. London Skin Wellness House is best known for laser treatment in the UK. By getting treatment from here you will not have to face any side effects etc.
